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Polio Australia – We're Still Here

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Polio Survivor Esther Simbi – “Beyond Calamity” Book Launch

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 15 June 2019 by Rachel Ingram26 June 2019

Esther Simbi, a fellow polio survivor, has written a book “Beyond Calamity” – described as “My Journey from Disability and Disaster to Possibility and Empowerment”. If you would like to find … Continue reading →

Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 28 February 2019 by Rachel Ingram15 March 2019

On 28th February 2019, I attended the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) Conference in Melbourne. Polio Australia was lucky enough to win a free day-pass from The Xfactor Collective and unfortunately … Continue reading →

Australian Assistive Technology Conference

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 15 November 2018 by Steph Cantrill21 November 2018

The Australian Assistive Technology Conference was held from Wednesday 14th to Friday 16th of November 2018. The conference provided health professionals, developers and consumers with the opportunity to learn, share and … Continue reading →

Pedorthics: Striding Ahead Conference

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 22 September 2018 by Rachel Ingram5 November 2018

Polio Australia’s Steph Cantrill presented on “Getting the Assessment and Prescription Right with Polio Survivors”, including some preliminary results of the recent Orthotic Users’ Survey, at the Pedorthics: Striding Ahead conference … Continue reading →

Brisbane General Practice Convention & Exhibition

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 16 September 2018 by Jake Malsbury2 December 2020

Polio Australia’s Paul Cavendish and Jake Malsbury attended the Brisbane General Practice Convention & Exhibition on 14-16th of September 2018. With the chance to network with various health professionals from across … Continue reading →

University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 3 August 2018 by Rachel Ingram15 August 2018

Polio Australia’s Clinical Health Educator, Paul Cavendish attended University of New South Wales Medical Student Health Maintenance Expo.

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Polio Survivor Information Session in Adelaide

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 12 May 2018 by Rachel Ingram17 May 2018
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Polio Australia and Polio SA hosted an Information Session for polio survivors, to better equip them with knowledge around the Late Effects of Polio (LEoP). We were fortunate to have an … Continue reading →

Launch of Clinical Practice Workshops at Parliament House

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 30 November 2017 by Rachel Ingram16 May 2018
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On Thursday 30 November, Polio Australia’s Board was joined by the ACT Polio Support Group’s members, and a number of other polio survivors and supporters, at a Morning Tea and Launch of Polio Australia’s LEoP Clinical Practice Workshops Program.

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Walk With Me 2017 – Canberra

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 30 November 2017 by Rachel Ingram13 May 2018
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Walk With Me 2017 was held in Canberra on Thursday 30th November 2017. View all of the photos here!

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Breathe Charity Screening

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 19 November 2017 by Rachel Ingram13 December 2017

Polio Australia, with the help of Village Cinemas, was fortunate to secure the rights to 2 exclusive early-release screenings of the highly acclaimed movie Breathe, a real-life story of tragedy and resilience.

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World Polio Day 2017

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 24 October 2017 by Rachel Ingram24 October 2018

Polio Australia joined forces with Global Citizen Australia, UNICEF, RESULTS Australia, Rotary International and UNICEF Australia for World Polio Day 2017 to hold an event in acknowledgement of efforts to date and the task ahead to finally see polio eradicated from the world.

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Walk With Me 2017 – Brisbane

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 16 September 2017 by Rachel Ingram12 May 2018
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International Day of People With Disability Event

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 3 December 2016 by Rachel Ingram20 December 2017

Tom Dutton conducted an Auction, raising over $900 for a painting donated by Paul Constable-Calcott, titled “Post Polio Gathering”, a dreamtime theme of people coming together to celebrate. Paul is both … Continue reading →

Polio Australia’s 5th Annual General Meeting – December 2013

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 6 December 2013 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

Polio Australia held its 5th Annual General Meeting and Planning Forum in Sydney on 5/6 December 2013. Visit this page to read our 2012-2013 Annual Report. All State Polio Network representatives … Continue reading →

“Touched by Polio ~ From Casts to Catharsis” ~ Art Exhibition and Auction

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 17 March 2013 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

“Once-upon-a-time tens of thousands of Australian children contracted polio, recovered, got on with their lives (some even became artists!), and they all lived happily ever after.” ~ The End ~ Or … Continue reading →

An Aussie Christmas Greeting

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 24 December 2012 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

This Aussie Christmas tree with a difference is courtesy of Mary-ann’s decorating skills The Management Committee (Arthur, Brett, Billie, Gillian, Jen, Jenny, John M, John T, Margaret, Michael, Peter and Tessa), … Continue reading →

1st State Gives a Helping Hand to Polio Australia

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 13 December 2012 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

Instead of holding a Christmas function this year, the management of 1st State Government and Corporate Relations, led by Executive Director Joseph Tannous, donated $1,000 each to Polio Australia and Bravehearts, … Continue reading →

Polio Australia holds its 4th Annual General Meeting

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 7 December 2012 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

The Polio Australia Management Committee came together in Sydney from around Australia on 5/6/7 December for our 4th Annual General Meeting and Strategic Planning Forum. The meeting was held at St … Continue reading →

Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Messages Delivered to the PM

Polio Australia - We're Still Here Posted on 23 November 2012 by Polio Australia7 May 2021

Polio survivors Ravy Leang-Slattery (polio year 1983) and her husband Wayne Slattery (polio year 1955) were very keen to join Polio Australia’s “We’re Still Here!” Campaigners in Canberra on 31 October … Continue reading →

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